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Nature and architecture have never been more intertwined. As more of the earth's surface is swallowed up by the built environment, architects are increasingly up to the task of integrating flora and greenery into their creations. There are many ways to express this: green roofs, living walls, indoor courtyards and entire facades filled with plants. But where these are posed as solutions there are yet more questions. How does a skyscraper uphold the weight of hundreds of trees? How do...

How did renowned Michelin-starred chef Skye Gyngell establish a sustainable kitchen? What’s Claudia Schiffer’s number one advice to all models who are just starting out? And why does Paul Stamets believe mushrooms can save the world? How to Be a Tastemaker offers a glance into not only the work, but also the inner lives of some of the world’s most renowned tastemakers. This book of in-depth profiles opens up the world of industry leaders to learn how they’ve made it to where they are?from...

Many traditions that have been passed down through previous generations are being lost. Yet lots of us are looking for ways to relearn this knowledge and re-engage with culture and nature in new, relevant, and refreshing ways. This book presents unique individuals across the world who are invested in preserving and reinventing traditions and shared rituals, as well as working to build a more sustainable present and future

Leave the city behind you, switch off, reconnect with yourself and nature, and fall in love with the world again. Stay Wild is a book by gestalten and Canopy & Stars, it presents the finest selection of treehouses, cabins, houseboats, yurts, shepherds huts and tipis from around Europe, alongside a series of features on connecting with nature (and the positive impact that has on well-being and quality of life give), slow travel, and things like the joy of treehouses or sitting around the...

Lose yourself in the pages of this showcase of some of the most beautiful, innovative, and successful bookshops around the world. Bookshops are powerful places with the freedom to deep-dive into their niche, from cooking to cartoons, architecture to anarchy. Do you read me? reconsiders the bookshop as a cornerstone of the community, where subcultures have the physical space to thrive. Bookshops are universally recognized as marketplaces of knowledge, curiosity, inspiration, and entertainment....

Ride through the fairytale-like snowy plains of Greenland and trailblaze across majestic Nordic mountary where signs of civilization appear vanished. This journey of experience combines radical touring, camping, and cooking the best of what local nature has to offer. By taking on some of the most treasured biking trails and terrains across the Nordic landscape, this book is a seated journey of discovery and escapism across the vast landscapes set to inspire your next trip.

Disrupted by online shopping, shops and brands find themselves in a permanent battle over the most innovative store concepts, striking window displays, and genius presentation of goods, to breathe new life into the traditional retail flow. This creative struggle has heralded a golden era of retail design. Brand experiences now stretch far beyond the end product; the dialogue between a shop and its consumers is becoming increasingly important. Companies are tapping the talents of top...